Umbra Schools Her Bosses on Packing Peanuts and More

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This week, basement-dwelling eco-advice columnist Umbra was surprised by a deluge of questions from the high-rise suites of her bosses at Grist. Recently hitched editor Chip wants to know how to responsibly dig out from under the pile of packing peanuts his nuptials have produced. NYC-dwelling editor Kathryn is worried about leaving her tiny apartment's window open to let out excess heat. Kathryn's friend feels guilty about her SUV. Swallowing class resentment, Umbra dispenses sage advice to the big cheeses -- only on the Grist Magazine website.

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